DWF to advise Scottish Government on delivery of Digital Infrastructure Action Plan

The Plan sets out the Scottish Government's commitment to deliver future-proofed digital infrastructure for Scotland, which includes the Reaching 100 per cent Superfast Broadband Coverage Programme (R100)

International law firm DWF has been appointed to advise the Scottish Government on the delivery of its Digital Infrastructure Action Plan.

The plan sets out the Scottish Government's commitment to deliver future-proofed digital infrastructure for Scotland, which includes the Reaching 100 per cent Superfast Broadband Coverage Programme (R100).

The DWF team will be led by partner Suzanne Moir, head of DWF's Project Advisory Team, with support from partners Martin Gallaher and Rehman Noormohamed, Senior Associate Jay Mehta and Solicitor Lucy Davidson.

DWF said Noormohamed has worked extensively on broadband projects in England, and Mehta specialises in advising clients on digital state-aid issues.

“We look forward to working in partnership with DWF, our other advisers and public sector partners to deliver this programme.”

Moir said: “This programme is a key part of the government's vision for enhancing digital infrastructure in Scotland.

“The appointment reflects the team's experience delivering superfast broadband for local authorities in England and builds upon our appointment last year as legal advisers to the Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband Programme.”